The National Mango Board (NMB) announced the appointment of six new members to its board by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). These individuals will serve a three-year term, beginning Jan. 1, 2025, and ending Dec. 31, 2027.
The newly appointed members include:
- District I Importer: Albert Perez, Miami, Florida
- District I Importer: Luis Orrantia, Doral, Florida
- Domestic Producer: Umi Martin, Waimea, Hawaii
- First Handler: Luis Gabriel Cintron, Miami, Florida
- Foreign Producer: Helena Medeiros, João Pessoa Petrolina, Brazil
- Foreign Producer: Jose Angel Crespo, El Rosario, Sinaloa, Mexico
“We are excited to work with our new Board members and look forward to their leadership in shaping the future of this vibrant industry,” said Ramón Ojeda, executive director of the National Mango Board. “We at the NMB are grateful for the contributions of outgoing Board members, Clark Golden, Guillermo Lozano, and Luis Carlos Martinez. Their active participation and stellar leadership during their tenure at the NMB is truly appreciated by their fellow Board members and the mango industry. I am positive that they will continue to be active members of our organization and contribute their talents and knowledge to move our industry forward for many years to come.”
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With these six new appointments, the National Mango Board now compromises of 18 members, including eight importers, seven foreign producers, two domestic producers and one first handler. Each position was selected through a nomination process vetted and selected by the USDA and the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. The NMB staff does not have any role or influence over appointed members.
National Mango Board
Assessments on both domestic and imported fresh mangoes fund the National Mango Board, an organization dedicated to promoting agriculture. The board’s vision is to transform mangoes from an exotic fruit into a daily staple in every U.S. household. This initiative aims to increase awareness and boost mango consumption in the U.S. marketplace.